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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the story begins, where is Yakov Bok?
(a) In his bedroom.
(b) In temple.
(c) In his kitchen.
(d) In prison.

2. After Yakov's visitor tells him what is required in order for Yakov do be released from prison, how does Yakov respond?
(a) He insists the visitor leave his cell.
(b) He puts on the prayer shawl.
(c) He questions the visitor's motives.
(d) He threatens the visitor.

3. What does the person speaking to Yakov through his cell door offer to Yakov?
(a) Candy.
(b) News.
(c) Meat.
(d) Cigarettes.

4. After his cell is searched in Chapter 7, Part 2, Yakov becomes despondent. What does Yakov find pleasure in thinking about?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Spring.
(c) Raisl.
(d) Death.

5. Who does the person visiting Yakov sell beets to?
(a) Zhitnyak's uncle.
(b) Zhitnyak's cousin.
(c) Zhitnyak's father.
(d) Zhitnyak's brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the prisoner sent to talk to Yakov?

2. One day, Yakov receives something from Marfa. What is it?

3. After Yakov has his revelation as to the cause of his sickness, what does Yakov refuse to do?

4. When Yakov is taken to the infirmary, who does he learn has been shot for disobeying a guard?

5. What does Yakov use to keep track of the days in his cell?

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